UMBC Music Halloween Spooktacular

The UMBC Department of Music presents a family-friendly Halloween musical variety program filled with humor, surprises, and performances by a range of UMBC music ensembles. Costumes are welcome but optional. Special features include Baltimore Symphony OrchKids, a Halloween-themed musical story narrated by UMBC President Valerie Sheares-Ashby, and a haunting poem with musical accompaniment read by Dean Christia Spears-Brown.

After the performance, guests may continue the celebration in the lobby with optional Halloween activities, including games, pumpkin decorating, and more. The event is held in person at the Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall in UMBC’s Performing Arts and Humanities Building.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Showtimes: 2–3:15 p.m.

Tickets: Free; tickets are required to reserve seats.

Program: UMBC music ensembles, Baltimore Symphony OrchKids, a Halloween musical story narrated by President Valerie Sheares-Ashby, and a Halloween poem with musical accompaniment read by Dean Christia Spears-Brown.

Ages: Suitable for all ages and designed as a family-oriented event.

Costumes: Halloween costumes are optional.

Activities: Optional Halloween-themed lobby activities follow the performance, including games and pumpkin decorating.

Venue: Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall, Performing Arts and Humanities Building.

Parking: Free parking is available near the concert hall.

Format: In-person event.